Florida student accused of plotting school shooting to appear in court

The Daytona Beach Police Department said that they have arrested 19-year-old John Hagins, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student.

Volusia County native training to become astronaut
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NASA on Monday announced the 10 new astronauts, half of them military pilots, as it looks ahead to the moon and Mars. Luke Delaney, 42, who grew up in Volusia County, holds degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering and was a distinguished naval aviator.

New astronaut grew up in Central Florida
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For the first time in four years, NASA is training a new class of astronauts and one of them grew up in Central Florida . Luke Delaney, 42, from DeBary, is a retired Marine Corps major and most recently served as a research pilot for NASA. Delaney says he was surprised to hear that he was accepted as a candidate and explained that he had to first ask his wife before he made the decision.

Florida K-9s Ax and Endo honored with Purple Hearts after gunshot injuries

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said that K-9s Endo and Ax were injured while responding to an armed carjacking incident in Deltona in Sept. 2021.

Police: 71-year-old found dead after fire at Daytona Beach home

The Daytona Beach Police Department said an elderly resident was found dead after a fire broke out at a mobile home on Saturday.

3 major events light up Central Florida
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Central Florida plays host to three huge events this weekend. In Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival is expected to draw thousands to Tinker Field. Thousands more are enjoying music at the Welcome to Rockville festival at the Daytona International Speedway while Leesburg will welcome bikers to Bikefest 2021.

COVID-19 strikes 'Welcome to Rockville'
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COVID-19 has hit the Welcome to Rockville music festival at Daytona International Speedway after Stone Temple Pilots canceled an appearance after a crewmember tested positive for the coronavirus.

Deputies: 1 dead after plane crashes in Oak Hill

Authorities said that an aircraft crashed in an area north of Blue Ridge Flightpark Airport. One person was found deceased inside.

Beachside home catches fire
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A beachside home burst into flames on Friday evening in Daytona Beach. Fire crews rushed to the scene and worked to knock down the flames.

Deputies searching for missing girls
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Volusia County sheriff's deputies are searching for two girl who fled on foot from Florida United Methodist Children's Home on Sunday.

Warning ahead of 'Trucktoberfest'
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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is issuing a warning to participants of this weekend's Daytona Truck Meet, dubbed 'Trucktoberfest.'

Last chance: 29th annual Biketoberfest to wrap up on Sunday

The 29th annual edition of the event has no COVID-19 restrictions this year so crowds have returned in full force to Volusia County.

Newlywed critically injured in hit-and-run crash dies, family says

The man was visiting Florida with his wife for their honeymoon when troopers said a car collided with their vehicle, causing life-threatening injuries.